More houses and grants in NSW Budget

Budget delivered: NSW TreasurerDominic Perrottet announced a surplus of $4.5 billion. "We run surpluses to make NSW the best place to live, work and to raise a family".

The treasurer is set to announce an expected surplus of $4.5 billionwhen he delivers his first budget today.

"It's all systems go, with in excess of $130 million to be spent on projects".

They say that net debt, now below zero at -$7.8 billion, is set to rise to $18.6 billion by 2021, as the government borrows to fund its infrastructure program.

This adds to $632 million for CampbelltownHospital, $534 million for Tweed Hospital and $576 million for Nepean Hospital and $341 million for Concord Hospital in the budget that has been previously announced.

$65 million super-school to be built in Armidale: Duval and Armidale High Schools will be demolished and replaced with brand new, state-of-the-art high school for 1500 students.

INSULT: Port Stephens MP says the Hunter has missed out at the expense of Sydney.

Announcing the budget pledge on Tuesday, NSW Primary Industries Minister Niall Blair said funding would help safeguard water supplies in rural communities. "It's all going to Sydney".

"The rest of the states [are] struggling with their finance and debt levels".

But despite the rosy economic picture painted by a $4.5 billion surplus and negative net debt, Mr Perrottet acknowledged there's hard days ahead for the government.

In the state's north, the infrastructure splurge means more spending on roads, including a share of the $1.2 billion for the Pacific Hwy upgrade for works between Woolgoolga to Ballina, and $266 million for upgrades between the Oxley Hwy and Kundabung and between Warrell Creek and Nambucca Heads.

"Our reform agenda has been a game changer for NSW", Mr Perrottet said as he handed down his first budget.

While former federal treasury head Dr Ken Henry once described state property transfer taxes as a distorting influence on the efficient use of land, NSW and other mainland states have become addicted to it.

However, the revenue side of the budget has taken a hit due to NSW's share of the GST continuing to fall.

But the government is also predicting that stamp duties will "moderate" over the forward estimates, while debt will increase from where it now sits - at negative $7.8 billion - to $18.6 billion by 2021 as the government borrows to fund its infrastructure program.

The government will increase the budget cuts imposed on government departments from 1.5 per cent to 2 per cent for three years from 2018-19, and will also keep the 2.5 per cent cap on public servant wage increases and procurement savings.

While welcoming the state budget's bias to local first home buyers, property affordability analysts say low interest rates and relentless demand pressure from population growth will continue to drive Sydney's sky high property prices.

"Service NSW has dramatically changed the way that people interact with government, offering a new customer first approach".

According to the NSW government, in 2016, more than 18,000 businesses received assistance through advocacy and dispute resolution services, allowing approximately 90 percent of businesses to settle disputes outside of the courtroom and saving them thousands of dollars in legal fees.

Meanwhile Barnier, a former French minister, insisted the talks must first address the " uncertainties " caused by Brexit . He added: "The United Kingdom has made a decision to leave the European Union , it is not the other way around".

Several more votes on the bill are scheduled in the Senate in the coming days before it can go to the House of Representatives. Sanders says he's anxious the legislation, which also includes sanctions against Iran, could hurt the Iranian nuclear deal.

He also revealed he can't wait to play in front of the Rangers fans for the first time having heard so much about them. It has been a busy summer already for Rangers , with Morelos the sixth arrival at the club.

Kohl pursued his and his country's political interests as Germany's chancellor with persistent, even stubborn, determination. A physically imposing man - he stood 6 feet 4 inches and weighed well more than 300 pounds in his leadership years - Mr.

He is the member of a group formed by Mr Shah to hold consultation with political parties on presidential elections. The presidential election will be held on July 17 and the counting of votes will take place on July 20.

Handel was second, with 19.8 percent as the Republican vote was split between a wealth of candidates. "It's not gonna happen". Karen Handel is getting more backup from national Republicans in the final hours of Georgia's tight 6th Congressional race.

Loew's young guns drew with Denmark in a friendly earlier this month and hammered minnows San Marino in a World Cup qualifier. The Socceroos are still adjusting to a new formation and after being hammered 4-0 by Brazil may be a little rattled.

India still had three wickets in hand but the deafening cheers from the Pakistan fans made clear that the end was nigh. The way they turned things around, it was fantastic . "I am sure they are working tireless to sort that out".

Police faced criticism that they did not publicly declare the Finsbury Park attack as terrorism until well into Monday morning. She said her thoughts were with the injured, their loved ones and emergency officials who responded to the incident.

The stock of Liontrust Asset Management PLC (LON: LIO ) earned "Neutral" rating by Macquarie Research on Wednesday, November 16. On average, equities analysts expect that GlaxoSmithKline PLC will post $2.82 earnings per share for the current year.

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